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Tours Heritage Madeira

Nature & Food Lovers Madeira

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  • Difficulty
  • Duration
    8
    Days
  • Guided

Madeira, a paradise for nature and food lovers, right in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean!

The Experience

Arrive at Madeira and discover a unique ecosystem: forests, natural pools, exotic flaura and fauna are just the beginning of a memorable trip.

Explore the walk tours at the “levadas” (unique watercourses made by the earliest settlers on Madeira), enjoy the sea and its natural pools, watch dolphins and whales, adventure on a canyoning experience, discover the island on a private jeep tour, enjoy a cooking experience with Chef Octávio Freitas and embark on a gastronomic experience with Chef Benoit, 2 Michelin star, at Restaurant Il Gallo d'Oro.

Three incredible small hotels - Escarpa Madeira, Socalco Nature and Three House - will be your home in Madeira and also the starting point to a great adventure in this amazing Portuguese island.

Reasons To Love It
  • Sail side by side with dolphins and whales
  • Discover the beautiful trails of the island (levadas)
  • Memorable Gastronomic Experiences

Experience Itinerary

After arrival to Madeira airport, transfer to Escarpa Madeira, where you will sleep.

In the morning, transfer to Whale and Dolphin watching activity. In the afternoon free time to explore Funchal. Sleep at Escarpa Madeira.

Pick-up for a Day Jeep Tour. Discover the west and its cliffs, valleys, forests, mountains, waterfalls, and cows! The first stop is at the old port of Ponta do Sol. After coffee, you will start climbing up the old roads and dirt paths exploring these agricultural areas with the views becoming larger on the way up to one of the west tour’s main attractions, the plateau, Paul Da Serra. Then heading towards the northwest, with a stop in Fanal, a photographer’s paradise, and with a walk in the area. Then time for a great dive at Porto Moniz natural pools, followed by lunch in a traditional restaurant. After lunch, and when returning, you will stop at various places, including waterfalls, local bars, volcanic sand beaches and lagoons where you can swim (dependant on the weather conditions) and finishing at the famous “skywalk” of Cabo Girão, one of the highest sea cliffs in the world, at 580 meters above sea level!
Sleep at Escarpa Madeira.

After breakfast, pick-up for a Canyoning activity (beginners level) in the morning (3H). Due to its volcanic nature, Madeira is a perfect spot for this kind of activity. Transfer back to the hotel. At the end of the day, cooking class with regional and seasonal products with Chef Octávio Freitas. Sleep at Socalco Nature.

After breakfast, pick-up for a "Levada Walk". This walk will take you to the heart of the Laurissilva Forest on a guided hike (4H, 12 km). In this walk you will pass by a waterfall and also see different endemic and native species. You will also have the chance to admire the water canals built in the impossible cliffs and mountains. Once you get to the interior of the valley you will take a rest and enjoy your picnic. Transfer to the hotel.
In the evening, "Food & Drink" Tour in Funchal.
Sleep at Three House Hotel, in the city center of Funchal.

In the morning, pick-up for sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & hike to Pico Ruivo. Waking up early, driving in the dark, under the stars to Pico do Areeiro (1818 mts) and wait for the sun to rise, will be a magic and unique experience to be lived by you. Then you will start your guided hike (5H, 12,5km), walking through the Peaks of Madeira, until you reach the summit of the island pico Ruivo (1862 mt), with stunning views. You will take a picnic with you prepared by the hotel. In the end, transfer to the Hotel.
Sleep at Three House Hotel.

Chef Benoit Sinthon will be your guide to discover the flavors, aromas and gastronomic richness of Madeira. The Chef will welcome you at The Cliff Bay Hotel, and then walk to Mercado dos Lavradores, the largest showcase of Madeiran products. This is followed by a visit to the Chef's private garden and a lunch where the flavors and the unique landscape promise an unforgettable memory.
Sleep at Three House Hotel.

End of the tour and transfer to Funchal Airport.

Itinerary Map

GOOGLE MAPS

Important Information

The ground on this tour can be quite steep and slippery in some areas. The activities on this tour are guided and it is up to you to decide your date of departure, we will be here!

PRICE

The price of the program is from 2400€ per person in a double room. Special seasons, single and solo traveller supplements apply.

INCLUDES

  • 7 nights’ accommodation with breakfast;
  • Dolphin and whale watching activity;
  • 2 Guided Hikes in "Levadas";
  • Cooking workshop with Chef Octávio Freitas from Socalco Nature;
  • Gastronomic Experience with Chef Benoit Sinthon;
  • Canyoning Activity;
  • Jeep Tour;
  • Pic-nic to go on the activity days;
  • Transfer of luggage between accommodations; 
  • Insurance for the activity days;
  • Transfers from/to airport;
  • A booklet of your trip with inside tips for unforgettable memories and local experiences.

EXTRAS

  • Other meals; Extra Activities.

Couldn’t find what you were looking for? We would ♥ to reduce, increase, modify, change, and finally, we can do the tour depending on your interests and availability. Contact us: info@welovesmallhotels.com.